We got it wrong at the end - Starc happy despite India rally

Mitchell Starc was delighted with Australia's bowling on the whole on the opening day against India but acknowledged a poor finish let the tourists back into the first Test.

India were 86-5 just after lunch as the hosts took complete control, before Cheteshwar Pujara's 123 ensured his side ended the day on a respectable 250-9.

Despite the disappointing end to a day that included spectacular dismissals as Usman Khawaja caught Virat Kohli and Pat Cummins ran out Pujara with a direct hit, Starc was keen to focus on the positives.

The bowler took 2-63 and felt that Australia's preparation paid dividends early in the day.

"I think we've planned and prepared really well for this week and had a lot of vision to look at [in terms of] how India have played in the past," Starc said.